The Girl in the Sun
陽だまりの彼女
2013 · 2h 8m · Drama, Fantasy, Romance · Japan · Rated G (JP)
A romantic reunion after 10 years…
A new salesman named Kosuke Okuda happens to meet Mao Watarai, a friend from his middle school days. Back then, Mao was called stupid and bullied, but now she is an attractive woman. Kosuke and Mao fall in love and decide to marry, but Mao has a secret.
Directed by
Takahiro MikiBased on the novel by
Osamu Koshigaya6.2Smart score
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bittersweetchildhood friendshigh school reunionmemory lossreunion
RatingG (JP)
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